Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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The reason to avoid excess movement of an arm with edema.

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The lymphatic system is associated with the collection of lymph from the body and returning it back to the venous circulation. The lymphatic system also checks the presence of any foreign bodies in the lymph. The filtration of lymph takes place in the lymph nodes which are present throughout the body.

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